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N145 XVJ

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 XVJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate + offside too dim /dirty (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside mirror unit missing.

Rear short brake pipes corroding.

damage to o/s/f inner wing + arch

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,411 miles

Nearside Rear long +o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

Nearside mirror unit damaged/insecure

Offside outer sill

oil leak.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 117,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded +offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively +offside (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel +offside (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear long +o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

Nearside mirror unit damaged/insecure

Offside outer sill

oil leak.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded +offside rear short (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror unit insecure/damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s+n/s track rod ends

Fail 7 Sep 2015 107,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate +offside too dim/dirty (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded +offside rear short (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror unit insecure/damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s+n/s track rod ends

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,299 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,262 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside outer sill damage

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,332 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,539 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,873 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

check rear tyres in 3000 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

srs light on

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,812 miles

check rear tyres in 3000 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

srs light on

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,783 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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N145 XVJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 111,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N145 XVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N145 XVJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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